As families prepare for the start of the school holidays, it's time to get ready for the annual trip abroad.

If you're off on your holidays this summer then you'll need to arrange parking at the airport.

So here's a guide to all the details you'll need before parking at Heathrow or Gatwick:

Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1EW

Long-stay car parking - Ideal if you’re going away for a couple of days or more. You can drive yourself to the airport, and use the free shuttle service to get to the terminal where you’re flying from.

There is CCTV coverage, security fencing and frequent patrols at the long stay car park.

Drive-up prices - First day is £26 and each additional 24 hours after that is £20.50.

Peak drive-up prices - First day is £29.90 and each additional 24 hours after that is £23.60. This is effective from 17th July - 16th August.

Business parking - Convenient for those who might be pushed for time. The business car park is closer to the terminal for convenience and a faster and more frequent transfer service.

Drive-up prices: For business parking for terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 is based on a daily rate.

Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday is £26. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is £28.

Short-stay parking - Convenient for those meeting or dropping off passengers and is located right next to the terminals.

Up to 30 mins - £3.50

30 mins - 1 hour - £6.50

1-2 hours - £10.50

2-3 hours - £13

3-4 hours - £17

4-5 hours - £21

5-6 hours - £26

6-9 hours - £38

9-12 hours - £49

12-24 hours - £56

Each additional 24 hours is £56.

Meet and Greet parking - Allows you to drive your own car straight to the airport and drop it off with the Meet and Greet service and the staff will park your car for you. You must pre-book the Meet and Greet parking.

Gatwick Airport

There is both North and South terminal parking so ensure you know which terminal you are flying from when booking your parking.

Long-stay parking - An option for those who are going away on a longer break. The car park is a five minute bus ride to the terminal, with buses every 10-15 minutes, 24 hours a day.

The car park has CCTV coverage and security fences, and its self-parking facility means you can find your own space and keep your keys with you.

The price is £20 for the first day and £15 for each day after that. To book, click here.

Short-stay parking - Available and just a short walk to the terminal. There is also CCTV coverage and security patrols, and a self-parking facility where you can pick your space and keep your keys with you.

Prices start from £3 on the day but you can save when you book in advance here.

Valet parking - An option for those who want added convenience as you can drop your car off and walk right in to the check-in area. There’s no need to get a transfer as you will get straight out of your car on arrival and it will be waiting for you on your return.